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Job Change and Workplace Learning in the Public Sector: The Significance of New Technology for Unskilled Work.

Authors :
Munro, Anne
Rainbird, Helen
Source :
New Technology, Work and Employment. Nov 2002 17(3):224-235.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Interviews (n=350) and a survey (n=323) of managers, trainers, and union representatives in British health care agencies showed that technology caused some job enlargement and enrichment; positive or negative effects depended on context. Other jobs were deskilled due to work organization, not technology. Technology's impact on job change was diversified and complex. (Contains 23 references.) (SK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0268-1072
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
New Technology, Work and Employment
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ658706
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research